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Arborfield And Newland

The Reading Room – Barrett's Lane Ford loop from Barkham

Easy

4.3

(4)

15

hikers

The Reading Room – Barrett's Lane Ford loop from Barkham

01:49

6.90km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

133 m

Lest We Forget Memorial Bench

Highlight • Structure

2

235 m

The Bull, Arborfield

Highlight • Pub

Another good place to finish a ride.
One of three local "Bulls". The others are at Barkham (about a mile away) and Riseley.
This one has just reopened and is …

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3

419 m

Lockey Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

Located just off Arborfield Cross, Lockey Farm has an adjoining café that is perfectly located for a coffee and cake stop.

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4

1.21 km

The Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

This Reading Room in Arborfield was opened in the late 19th century and, besides being a library and a place of study, sometimes served as a concert hall. It is currently a private residence.

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2.81 km

The Holt

Forest

6

3.09 km

Barrett's Lane Ford

Highlight • Natural

Shallow enough to cycle through.

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7

4.37 km

This section of the path runs from Gravelpithill Lane to Coombes Lane, and throughout the entire route, you'll have the Bearwood Lakes Golf Club on your left, allowing you to …

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8

4.90 km

Twisted Branches in Woodland

Highlight • Forest

9

6.13 km

Shame about the steps on the footbridge over Barkham Brook. No depth markers on the ford.

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B

6.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

1.30 km

766 m

539 m

143 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.11 km

862 m

832 m

395 m

193 m

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Friday 9 October

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